TOLEDO, OH – Toledo secured a 72-66 victory over Detroit Mercy in Wednesday's non-conference finale before 3,548 fans in Savage Arena. With the win, UT improves to 9-2 on the season.
Freshman Mariella Santucci paced three Rockets in double figures with 15 points, to go along with a game-tying best six helpers and three thefts in 35 minutes. The Bologna, Italy native shot 5-of-9 from the field and 5-of-8 from the charity stripe to score at least 10 points for the sixth time this year, tied for the second-highest total on the squad.
Joining Santucci in double figures with senior Janice Monakana and sophomore Kaayla McIntyre with 13 points each.